How far is Windham, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Windham, NH to Derry, NH is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.11 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.11 mi
Kilometers
14.66 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Derry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Windham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry Village
NH

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Windham
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Derry
5.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Windham and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windham and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    742 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lowell Road

    754 ft · 21 sec · Lowell Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indian Rock Road

    1754 ft · 44 sec · Indian Rock Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Lowell Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lowell Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Windham Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Windham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Birch Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Birch Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    862 ft · 26 sec · East Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham and Derry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lowell Road
2.81 mi · 31%
Windham Road
2.23 mi · 24%
Birch Street
0.76 mi · 8%
Indian Rock Road
0.33 mi · 4%
East Broadway
0.16 mi · 2%
Lowell Road
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Lowell Road

Turn left onto North Lowell Road

2.81 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry Village
00h 07m from Windham
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Windham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windham to Derry?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derry Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Windham and 5.8 miles from Derry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.26 one way or $2.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Windham and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Derry Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Derry Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry Village.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

19 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

31 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Derry. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.09 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in New Hampshire

Population14,865
Coordinates42.8006400, -71.3042300
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.26
Round trip
$2.52
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.26 $2.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.43 $2.85
Premium $4.86 $1.55 $3.11
Diesel $6.00 $1.92 $3.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Derry. The current time is 01:58:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.